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Carpenters Union tells council construction tax fraud hurts workers and city revenues
Denver City Council (Consolidated City and County of Denver) · April 20, 2026
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Summary
Aaron Contreras of the Carpenters Union Local 5 55 told the council that construction tax fraud leads to worker misclassification, lost benefits, undercut bids, and reduced public revenue, and urged stronger enforcement and contracting standards.
Aaron Contreras, speaking for the Carpenters Union Local 5 55, urged Denver City Council to strengthen enforcement against construction-related tax fraud, saying the practice harms workers and reduces public revenue.
"When taxes aren't properly paid, cities lose…
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